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ICSE Class 10 History & Civics Question 12 of 32

Multiple-Choice Questions — Question 12

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Question 12

Read the two statements given below about the Partition of Bengal and select the option that shows the correct relationship between (A) and (B).

(A) The partition of Bengal "was a mere readjustment of administrative boundaries."

(B) The nationalists believed that the Government did not intend to strike at the roots of Indian nationalism.

  1. (B) contradicts (A).
  2. (B) is the reason for (A).
  3. (A) is true, but (B) is false.
  4. (A) and (B) are independent of each other.
Answer

(A) is true, but (B) is false.

Reason — The nationalists believed that the British motive behind the partition was to 'Divide and Rule', so that they could weaken Indian nationalism, especially by splitting Hindus and Muslims.